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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY 
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: 

Manage and control plant change over, starting and shut down processes in a sensitive consumer manufacturing environment 
SAQA US ID UNIT STANDARD TITLE
10637  Manage and control plant change over, starting and shut down processes in a sensitive consumer manufacturing environment 
ORIGINATOR
SGB Food 
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY
-  
FIELD SUBFIELD
Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology Manufacturing and Assembly 
ABET BAND UNIT STANDARD TYPE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL CREDITS
Undefined  Regular  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  15 
REGISTRATION STATUS REGISTRATION START DATE REGISTRATION END DATE SAQA DECISION NUMBER
Passed the End Date -
Status was "Reregistered" 		 2004-10-13  2007-10-13  SAQA 0556/04 
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2008-10-13   2011-10-13  

In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.  

This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. 

PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD 
A person credited with this unit standard is able to:
  • Demonstrate an understanding of change overs, starting -up and shutting down processes,
  • Oversee a change over process,
  • Oversee a starting-up process,
  • Oversee a shutting down process.

    This unit standard is intended for a person working in a sensitive consumer manufacturing or production environment who needs to mange change overs, starting -up and shutting down processes in order to ensure quality, first class products

    The skills, knowledge and understanding demonstrated within this unit standard are essential for social and economic transformation and contribute to the upliftment and economic growth within a business and manufacturing environment. 
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    LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING 
    Required skills and knowledge on:
  • Line operating knowledge
  • Mathematical and statistical principles on NQF 4
  • Equipment and product knowledge. 
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    UNIT STANDARD RANGE 
    The scope and context of this unit standard is for a person working in a sensitive consumer manufacturing environment who needs to oversee change overs, starting-up and shutting down of production or manufacturing processes. 

    Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 
    Demonstrate an understanding of change overs, starting-up and shutting down processes. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Critical control points and procedures during change overs, starting-up and shutting down of production or manufacturing processes are identified according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. The principles of change overs, starting-up and shutting down of production or manufacturing processes are explained according to manufacturing and production principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. The operating principles of equipment are described according to standard operating principles. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. The components of the processing system and 3 equipments within the processing system are identified and the purpose of each component is explained. 

    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 
    Oversee a change over process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Change over procedures is conducted according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Change over process is recorded according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Quality control tests and checks are conducted according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Safety and housekeeping principles are maintained according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Safety refer to personal, product, equipment, environment safety, personal health and hygiene.
    Housekeeping refers to good manufacturing and maintenance principles.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Results of sample analysis are interpreted and a conclusion is drawn according to standard operating procedures specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The efficiency and productivity of the change over process are monitored according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Common problems are solved within scope of work. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Problem solving includes:
  • Recognition of signs of problems,
  • Identification of common problems, their causes and methods for prevention,
  • Description of the consequences of the problem.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 
    Oversee a starting-up process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Quality control tests and checks are conducted according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Starting-up procedures are recorded according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Safety and housekeeping principles are maintained according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Safety refer to personal, product, equipment, environment safety, personal health and hygiene.
    Housekeeping refers to good manufacturing and maintenance principles.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Results of sample analysis are interpreted and a conclusion is drawn according to standard operating procedures specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. The efficiency and productivity of the starting-up processes are monitored according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. Common problems are solved within scope of work. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Problem solving includes:
  • Recognition of signs of problems,
  • Identification of common problems, their causes and methods for prevention,
  • Description of the consequences of the problem.
     
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    SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 
    Oversee a shutting down process. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERIA     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 
    1. Shutting down - up procedures are conducted according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 
    2. Shutting down procedures are recorded according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 
    3. Quality control tests and checks are conducted according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 
    4. Safety and housekeeping principles are maintained according to standard operating procedures. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Safety refers to personal, product, equipment, environment safety, personal health and hygiene.
    Housekeeping refers to good manufacturing and maintenance principles.
     

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 
    5. Results of sample analysis are interpreted and a conclusion is drawn according to standard operating procedures specifications. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 
    6. The efficiency and productivity of the shutting down processes are monitored according to standard operating procedures. 

    ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 
    7. Common problems are solved within scope of work. 
    ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE 
    Problem solving includes:
  • Recognition of signs of problems,
  • Identification of common problems, their causes and methods for prevention,
  • Description of the consequences of the problem.
     
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    UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS 
  • Internal moderation.
  • External moderation.
  • An assessor, accredited by the relevant ETQA, will assess the learner's competency.
  • Assessment procedures will be supplied by the ETQA in alignment with NSB requirements.
  • All assessment activities must be fair, so that all candidates have equal opportunities. Activities must be free of gender, ethnic or other bias.
  • Assessment and moderation procedures, activities and tools must be transparent, affordable and support development within the field, sub-field and NQF.
  • Questions and answers to determine theoretical knowledge are expected.
  • Examination of an assessment portfolio.
  • Direct observation in simulated or actual work conditions. 
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    UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE 
    Embedded knowledge is reflected within the assessment criteria of each specific outcome. 

    UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES 
    N/A 


    Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING 
    Identify and solve problems in which response displays that responsible decisions, using critical and creative thinking, have been made.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING 
    Work effectively with others as a member of a team, group, organisation or community.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO ORGANISING 
    Organise and manage oneself and one`s activities responsibly and effectively.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING 
    Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING 
    Communicate effectively by using mathematical and/or language skills in the modes of oral and/or written presentations.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO DEMONSTRATING 
    Demonstrate an understanding of the world as a set of related systems by recognising that problem solving contexts do not exist in isolation.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD CCFO CONTRIBUTING 
    Contribute to the full personal development of each learner and the social and economic development of the society at large.

    Evident in all specific outcomes. 

    UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA 
    N/A 

    UNIT STANDARD NOTES 
    Supplementary Information:

    Legal requirements:

    The following acts and/or codes, current and future regulations and amendments will be applicable:
  • Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, No. 54 of 1972,
  • Health Act, No 63 of 1977,
  • Occupational Health and Safety Act, No. 85 of 1993,
  • SABS Food Hygiene Management Code 49: 1989.

    Definition of terms within this unit standard:

    Terminology & clarification/explanation/definition:
  • Sensitive consumer product:
    Refer to any food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cosmetic or fast moving consumable product utilised by a human being or mammal that might become harmful to humans and mammals due to non conformance to critical control parameters and parameters.
  • Standard operating procedures:
    Refer to company procedures, prescribed procedures from the manufacturer, personal and food safety procedures, good manufacturing practices, best practices, applicable legislation, time frames, recipes and specifications. 
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    QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
      ID QUALIFICATION TITLE PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL NQF LEVEL STATUS END DATE PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY
    Core  21813   National Certificate: First Line Manufacturing Management: Food and Beverage  Level 5  Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5  Passed the End Date -
    Status was "Registered"     		 2005-06-12  Was FOODBEV until Last Date for Achievement 


    PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS UNIT STANDARD: 
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